❓ A parliamentary question regarding the removal of two-tier coupes from the 2020 Native Forest Harvest Plan, focusing on the impact on timber availability, consultation with industry, and future harvest plans. The Minister's response indicates a limited impact and no specific industry consultation on coupe selection.
AnsweredQoN 6074Legislative Assembly
Asked
31 March 2020
Member
Portfolio
Water; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science; Youth
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the 2020 Native Forest Harvest Plan, and ask: (a) Can the Minister outline the timber type, hectares and volume of native
timber that is no longer available for harvest due to 2 tier coupes
being banned from harvesting this year; (b) Why did the Minister make the decision to remove 2 tier coupes out of the 2020 harvest plan; (c) Can the Minister explain why there is a difference between what he
describes as a cut of only 150ha from the harvest plan, against
claims by community that the impact is more like 9,000 hectares.; (d) Has the Minister instructed, directed or otherwise sought to influence
either the Forest Products Commission or the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in ensuring the 2021 Native Forest Harvest Plan does not include 2 tier coupes; (e) Can the Minister outline who in industry was consulted on the decision to cut 2 tier coupes from the 2020 harvest plan: (i) What was the nature of this consultation; (f) If the Minister consulted industry on the decision to cut 2 tier
coupes from the 2020 harvest plan, did this gain industry support; and (g) Was Parkside, the new owner of Greenbushes and Nannup timber mills, consulted on this decision: (i) If so, what was the nature of this consultation?
timber that is no longer available for harvest due to 2 tier coupes
being banned from harvesting this year; (b) Why did the Minister make the decision to remove 2 tier coupes out of the 2020 harvest plan; (c) Can the Minister explain why there is a difference between what he
describes as a cut of only 150ha from the harvest plan, against
claims by community that the impact is more like 9,000 hectares.; (d) Has the Minister instructed, directed or otherwise sought to influence
either the Forest Products Commission or the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in ensuring the 2021 Native Forest Harvest Plan does not include 2 tier coupes; (e) Can the Minister outline who in industry was consulted on the decision to cut 2 tier coupes from the 2020 harvest plan: (i) What was the nature of this consultation; (f) If the Minister consulted industry on the decision to cut 2 tier
coupes from the 2020 harvest plan, did this gain industry support; and (g) Was Parkside, the new owner of Greenbushes and Nannup timber mills, consulted on this decision: (i) If so, what was the nature of this consultation?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 May 2020
Responded by
Minister for Water; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science; Youth
Response time
6 days
(a) Approximately 150 hectares of karri two-tier forest has been deferred from harvesting this year. The volumes of timber types that would be harvested from this area cannot be fully quantified until harvesting is completed.
(b) Demand for 2020 can be met from other coupes on the harvesting plan.
(c) No, I am not in a position to speak on behalf of others.
(d) No and the 2021 harvest plan has not yet been compiled.
(e) – (g)
As part of the process for preparing the annual harvest plan, the Forest Products Commission consults with customers about their log supply requirements. The Forest Products Commission uses this information to determine the volumes of timber required. The Forest Products Commission does not typically consult with industry on the areas that will be harvested over the course of a year to meet this supply requirement. The Forest Products Commission can meet their customers supply requirements in 2020 without harvesting in areas of two-tier karri.
(b) Demand for 2020 can be met from other coupes on the harvesting plan.
(c) No, I am not in a position to speak on behalf of others.
(d) No and the 2021 harvest plan has not yet been compiled.
(e) – (g)
As part of the process for preparing the annual harvest plan, the Forest Products Commission consults with customers about their log supply requirements. The Forest Products Commission uses this information to determine the volumes of timber required. The Forest Products Commission does not typically consult with industry on the areas that will be harvested over the course of a year to meet this supply requirement. The Forest Products Commission can meet their customers supply requirements in 2020 without harvesting in areas of two-tier karri.
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